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Charlene Thomas
Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied bei
National Urban League, Inc.
Profil
Charlene A. Thomas is currently Director at National Urban League, Inc. since 2019 and Member at Executive Leadership Council, Inc. since 2020.
Former positions include Independent Director at ALLETE, Inc. from 2021 to 2025, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at United Parcel Service, Inc. from 2021 to 2022, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP at Sodexo SA from 2023 to 2025, and Director roles at Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and Orangewood Foundation.
Education includes an MBA from Eastern University and undergraduate studies at Temple University (Pennsylvania).
Aktive Positionen von Charlene Thomas
| Unternehmen | Position | Beginn |
|---|---|---|
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01.01.2020 |
National Urban League, Inc.
 National Urban League, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 01.01.2019 |
Ehemalige bekannte Positionen von Charlene Thomas
| Unternehmen | Position | Ende |
|---|---|---|
| ALLETE, INC. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 15.12.2025 |
| SODEXO | Personalreferent | 01.06.2025 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | Personalreferent | 01.01.2021 |
Orangewood Foundation
 Orangewood Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Orangewood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people, particularly those transitioning from foster care, experiencing homelessness, or affected by human trafficking. The private company is based in Santa Ana. The foundation offers comprehensive programs addressing basic needs, education, life skills, employment, and stable housing to help youth achieve independence and long-term success. Key initiatives include the Orangewood Resource Center, which provides essentials like meals, showers, counseling, and computer access; the Advanced Studies Fund, offering scholarships for advanced education; the Lyon Workforce Academy, delivering paid career training and professional development; and multiple housing programs such as Lighthouse transitional housing for trafficking survivors, Rising Tide affordable apartments, and the Housing Independent Living Program supporting foster youth. Orangewood also runs specialized programs like the Young Adult Court for young men with non-violent felony convictions and the Youth Engagement Program assisting homeless youth in navigating housing systems. Life skills workshops cover topics from financial literacy and mental health to career exploration and healthy relationships. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota
 Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides affordable community housing services | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | - |
Ausbildung von Charlene Thomas
Erfahrungen
Besetzte Positionen
Aktive
Inaktive
Börsennotierte Unternehmen
Private Unternehmen
Beziehungen
62
Beziehungen ersten Grades
10
Unternehmen ersten Grades
Herr
Frau
Aufsichtsräte
Führungskräfte
Unternehmensverbindungen
| Private Unternehmen | 10 |
|---|---|
ALLETE, Inc.
 ALLETE, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates electric utilities and invests in energy-centric businesses | Utilities |
United Parcel Service, Inc.
 United Parcel Service, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides global package delivery and supply chain management solutions | Transportation |
Sodexo SA
 Sodexo SA RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides on-site services, benefits and rewards services, and personal and home care services | Consumer Services |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Commercial Services |
Eastern University
 Eastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Temple University (Pennsylvania)
 Temple University (Pennsylvania) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Urban League, Inc.
National Urban League, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities | Commercial Services |
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides affordable community housing services | Health Services |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee Part of Big Brothers Big Sisters International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a mentoring organization dedicated to empowering youth aged 6 to 23 by creating professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers ("bigs") and young people ("littles"). The company is based in Nashville, TN. The organization offers a variety of flexible mentoring programs—including community-based, site-based at schools, sports-focused, e-mentoring for high school students, and a college advancement program—to help youth build confidence, social skills, and achieve their potential. The enrollment process for mentors and mentees involves thorough screening, training, and careful matching based on shared interests and values, supported by ongoing guidance. The organization emphasizes strong family and community connections, measuring impact through youth development and academic progress. Additional initiatives include a referral program to grow the mentor network and an ambassador program that engages alumni volunteers in outreach and recruitment efforts. Caryle Carroll has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | |
Orangewood Foundation
Orangewood Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Orangewood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people, particularly those transitioning from foster care, experiencing homelessness, or affected by human trafficking. The private company is based in Santa Ana. The foundation offers comprehensive programs addressing basic needs, education, life skills, employment, and stable housing to help youth achieve independence and long-term success. Key initiatives include the Orangewood Resource Center, which provides essentials like meals, showers, counseling, and computer access; the Advanced Studies Fund, offering scholarships for advanced education; the Lyon Workforce Academy, delivering paid career training and professional development; and multiple housing programs such as Lighthouse transitional housing for trafficking survivors, Rising Tide affordable apartments, and the Housing Independent Living Program supporting foster youth. Orangewood also runs specialized programs like the Young Adult Court for young men with non-violent felony convictions and the Youth Engagement Program assisting homeless youth in navigating housing systems. Life skills workshops cover topics from financial literacy and mental health to career exploration and healthy relationships. | Commercial Services |
